Find out if McNair is Right for you!
Are you a student with a love of learning and considering possibly going to graduate school? Are you curious, hard-working, dependable, and able to dedicate a summer to completing a paid faculty-mentored research project? YES! Read on to find out if you may qualify for this highly prestigious program.
It is never too early to get started preparing to become a potential scholar! We urge students interested in making the most of their undergraduate education to stop by 121 Halsey and talk to us NOW! We can help you establish if you are McNair-eligible and put you on the pathway to determining if the program is a good fit for you. We are also happy to connect you to other opportunities, should you decide not to apply or be ineligible.
Interested in going to graduate school and receiving the benefits that come along with being a McNair scholar? Find out if you meet the eligibility requirements!
Our McNair Program endeavors to engage participants in their educational goals through high-impact practices, which include but are not limited to academic advising, financial literacy, & career counseling. UWO McNair scholars, who have completed every component of the program, are not only more likely to be accepted into competitive graduate programs but also more likely to receive funding in the form of fellowships and assistantships.
McNair scholars are first-generation college students—meaning their parents/caregivers did not earn a bachelor’s degree—from low-income backgrounds. Have you answered yes to all of the eligibility requirements and scheduled an appointment with the McNair Director? If so, you may be ready to apply today!
Benefits to Students
$4,600 Paid summer research internship with housing stipend
Financial support to attend conferences
4 free upper division research credits
Graduate school visits
Supportive community and faculty mentoriship
Assistance with graduate school application process
Individualized academic counseling and tutoring
small, in-person seminars and workshops